Cat and Mouse: Alex Cross, Book 4

The fourth heart-stopping novel in James Patterson's Alex Cross series. Just as Alex Cross is beginning to feel that life is good and he is finally coming out of the depression he's been in since the death of his wife, he is called to Union Station train terminal - a man is on the loose, firing at random into the swarming crowds of travellers. Psychopath Gary Soneji seems determined to go down in a blaze of glory, and he wants Alex Cross to be there. Will this be the final showdown?

1st to Die: The Women's Murder Club, Book 1

The 1st novel in James Patterson's Women's Murder Club series. As the only woman homicide inspector in San Francisco, Lindsay Boxer has to be tough. But nothing she has seen prepares her for the horror of the honeymoon murders, when a brutal maniac begins viciously slaughtering newlywed couples on their wedding nights. Lindsay is sickened by the deaths, but her determination to bring the murderer to justice is threatened by her own personal tragedy.

Invisible

Everyone thinks Emma Dockery is crazy. Obsessed with finding the link between hundreds of unsolved cases, Emma has taken leave from her job as an FBI researcher. Now all she has are the newspaper clippings that wallpaper her bedroom, and her nightly recurring nightmares of an all-consuming fire. Not even Emma's ex-boyfriend, field agent Harrison 'Books' Bookman, will believe her that hundreds of kidnappings, rapes, and murders are all connected.

Step on a Crack: Michael Bennett, Book 1

The nation is mourning after the death of a beloved former first lady, and the most powerful people in the world gather in New York for her funeral. Then the inconceivable occurs. Billionaires, politicians, and superstars are suddenly trapped within one man's brilliant and ruthless scenario. Detective Michael Bennett is pulled into the fray. He's just lost the love of his life and faces raising his children alone ¿ and rescuing 34 hostages.

NYPD Red

It’s the start of the Hollywood on Hudson film festival, and New York City is swept up in the glamour. There’s a red carpet premiere every night; the most exclusive restaurants are filled with wealthy producers and pre-eminent directors; and thousands of fans gather with the paparazzi, hoping to catch a glimpse of the most famous and beautiful faces in the world. With so many celebrities in town, special task force NYPD Red is on high alert - and it can’t afford to make a single mistake.

Cross Kill: BookShots

Along Came a Spider killer Gary Soneji has been dead for over 10 years. Alex Cross watched him die. But today Cross saw him gun down his partner. Is Soneji alive? A ghost? Or something even more sinister? Nothing will prepare you for the wicked truth.

Mrs Lisa Moore says:"Seriously disappointed - Don't waste a credit."

Publisher's Summary

Detective Alex Cross is back, and he's in love. Unfortunately, a series of chilling murders in Washington intervenes, with a plot twist you will never forget. Cross' ingenious pursuit of the quirky killer produces a suspect - a British diplomat named Geoffrey Shafer. But proving that Shafer is the murderer becomes a difficult and deadly task. As the diplomat engages in a brilliant series of surprising countermoves, both in and out of the courtroom, Cross and his fiancei become hopelessly involved with the most memorable villain Cross has ever faced.

This book is fab! Do read the other Alex Cross books first, as that way you'll get more out of the story. Superb

Who was your favorite character and why?

Love Alex's relationship with his kids, Nanna and Sampson- such a mistake for the film of "Along comes a spider" to miss this out! Some laugh out loud parts when these interact

Which character – as performed by Michael Kramer – was your favourite?

Michael Kramer is slated in other reviews-really cannot understand why? No probs at all for me.

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Rather than make me laugh or cry, it simply results in sleep deprevation as I cannot turn it off!

Any additional comments?

Love all the Alex Cross books- this was great. 10 hours long so a real bargain-good value for money. Didn't know what a Jane Doe meant though! Worked it out.....at one point Alex describes something inconsequential as 'the best moment of his life'......what about the birth of his kids?!

Anyone who is used to Michael Connelly, Harlan Coben, Jo Nesbo, Lee Child et al will not like this. Thin plot which you expect will get clever any moment but it doesn't. I listened because there seem to be Alex Cross fans out there but I'm not sure why. His character is possibly the most boring detective I have ever read or listened to.Give me Harry Bosch any time.

I thought the plot was good and characters were interesting. I didn't think this is one of his best. My main complaint was the narrator. I had a hard time listening because he finished his sentences was a annoying ahhhhhhh. Good book-ahhhhhhh. Bad narrator-ahhhhhh. I recommend it if you can put up with the ahhhhhs.

28 of 28 people found this review helpful

Blake

Charleston, SC, USA

04/08/04

Overall

"Agree-aaahhh"

True James Patterson style. However, it is a better read than a listen. I agree with the other reviewer, the aahh's are annoying and take away from the plot and characters greatly. Other narrators for his books are light years better.

20 of 20 people found this review helpful

Herb

arcadia, CA, USA

22/12/07

Overall

"not the best"

I enjoy most of Patterson's works...if it was't for the narrator who I agree with the other reviewers was not very good, it was a good story...

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Library Volunteer

Oklahoma City, OK United States

23/11/12

Overall

Performance

Story

"Alex Cross is losing me"

First, Michael Kramer's narration was exceedingly offputting, breathless(literally). I've never in all my Audible experience heard such pronounced breathing sounds, which for some reason the sound editors decided was appropriate. The first paragraph almost caused me to quit this one.

Nevertheless, I stuck it out. Alex Cross seemed impotent in this installment of the series. Can't solve the crimes. Can't stay focused on his personal loss. Can't keep himself from muttering under his breath in an effort to build suspense. It just didn't work very well, James Patterson.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Claire

Jerusalem, Israel

07/07/13

Overall

Performance

Story

"What a shame about the narration!"

This is one of Patterson's best books in the Alex Cross series. The story is gripping, the plot develops logically, yet with unexpected twists that keep it exciting. Characters are well developed. Just an excellent Patterson.

But the narration! Michael Kramer's narration is both breathless and breath-y. Almost every sentence ends with an audible puff of air that became extremely annoying within the first five minutes. In this book with a number of international characters, it was a shame to have a narrator who was unsuccessful at differentiating accents. In fact, it was very difficult to tell the characters apart. There seemed to be one voice for the American males and one for the UK males. The English accent was supercilious and unlike any real English accent I have ever heard.

The narration is why I gave this great vintage Patterson only two stars. It was a deep disappointment.

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Jennifer

Windsor, Ontario, Canada

10/02/12

Overall

Performance

Story

"Narrator is HORRIBLE!"

What disappointed you about Pop Goes the Weasel?

Narrator

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

don't know, the narrator is too distracting to concentrate on the story

How did the narrator detract from the book?

his

You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?

i'm not even half way...I guess story line is the redeeming quality

Any additional comments?

If I can swap out this book for the abridge version at not cost, it would help. I did learn a lesson...read reviewes and listen to a sample...I'll be doing this from now on.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Michelle

Rocky Mount, NC, United States

06/02/11

Overall

"A clear need for a "Do Over"."

This listen was extremely disappointing! I couldn’t wait for it to painfully grind to a final finish and had to stop listening about half way through.
The narrator was not an ideal choice in this instance. The nerve rash that I felt consumed any pleasure I may have gotten from a good story written by a brilliant writer.
Perhaps if a more talented or experienced narrator were contracted this could become a rescue and salvage success.

4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Antonia117

East Brunswick, NJ

23/02/18

Overall

Performance

Story

"Drawn out."

poor cross examination by lawyers. JP shed a negative light on psychotherapists. very frustrating. JP did not do his homework on the profession.

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Jay

WINTER PARK, FL, United States

29/11/17

Overall

Performance

Story

"The Novel: Good; The Reader: Mediocre"

The novel was up to Patterson's usual suspenseful standard. The reader, however, seemed to always be out of breath. His audible breathing was off-putting, especially at the beginning. Later on I noticed that I didn't notice (if that makes sense).

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

KATHY OLSEN

Florida, USA

31/10/17

Overall

Performance

Story

"great plot"

I wasn't crazy about the narrator, I've heard much better on other Alex Cross novels

0 of 0 people found this review helpful

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